Ballpoint pen imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.6 million of ballpoint pen in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 447 t |
| 2020 | $750K | 66 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 807 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 500 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 46 t |
Where Libya imports ballpoint pen from
Most of the value came from India (41%), China (40%), Egypt (8%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 41% |
| China | $1.4M | 41% |
| Egypt | $302K | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $212K | 6% |
| Singapore | $87K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, 76% below the world average of $13.33, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Libya ballpoint pen imports (HS 9608.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9608.10: Pens: ball point.
Common questions
What is the value of ballpoint pen imported by Libya?
Libya imported ballpoint pen worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply ballpoint pen to Libya?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (40%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of ballpoint pen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $13.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ballpoint pen to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ballpoint pen?
The HS code for ballpoint pen is subheading 9608.10. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9608 page.
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